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A variety of events supporting community involvement are held throughout the year. View our launch event and our virtual grand opening for the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement.
Join the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement for Webinar Wednesdays. This session explores Pathways to Post-Secondary Education and Skilled Trades options. Discover various educational trajectories, apprenticeship opportunities, and essential supports for a successful transition from high school. Equip your child with the tools for success!
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (link will be provided upon registration)
Who Should Attend:
Registration:
To register, please visit Registration Link or contact us at cebsa@tdsb.on.ca
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in partnership with the Youth Employment Services (YES), invites Black students in Grades 10-12 who are interested in learning how to write or how improve their resume to attend the upcoming Resume Writing Workshop. This workshop will support students with:
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual
https://bit.ly/CEBSARESUME
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement invites Black students, educators and their families to the TDSB Black Student Post-Secondary Engagement Symposium.
The TDSB Black Student Post-Secondary Engagement Symposium is an opportunity for Post Secondary institutions to connect with Black TDSB students and families. Institutional representatives will share culturally relevant programs, resources, opportunities, and services that positively affirm Black students’ sense of belonging in post-secondary spaces.
Date: November 27, 2024
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Register here or at bit.ly/TDSB_ENGAGE2024
Honouring the theme for this year, ‘Growth and Reflection,’ in this session, award-winning playwright, actor, and wellness expert Trey Anthony delves into important topics such as the stigma surrounding mental health in Black communities. Drawing from her own personal journey, Trey will shed light on her experience with functional depression and mental health. She will also discuss the importance of seeking help and removing the shame and stigma often associated with mental health struggles.
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The TDSB Human Library Podcast: Conversations around Black Student Success and Excellence is a series of 15-minute audio episodes hosted by Shayle Graham.
The podcast introduces listeners to leading scholars, emerging thinkers, and fellow educators passionate about creating learning spaces dedicated to Black student success, well-being and positive racial identity. Each episode will highlight strategies that support meaningful engagement and advocacy of caregivers and communities and offers up guidance on how to navigate the education system.
Listen to season two of the TDSB Human Library Podcast: Conversations around Black Student Success and Excellence now!
Community consultations and focus groups are conducted to provide families an opportunity to engage with the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement and staff of the TDSB. Families are able to share their experiences engaging with their school community and discuss how the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement can support their needs.
Established in 2016, BSACAC’s mandate is to examine and make recommendations on strategies to create more equitable outcomes, raise achievement levels and create safe spaces for Black students.
The BSACAC supports the Board’s ongoing commitment to work in partnership with its parents/guardians, communities and students to improve educational outcomes for Black students.
Dr. Carl James, York University’s Jean Augustine Chair, has been engaging in parent engagement workshops across the BSSE schools. Dr. James’ sessions have reached families and caregivers across all four Learning Centres within the TDSB.
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement focuses on improving the academic outcomes and experiences of belonging for Black students. The Centre of Excellence strives to support meaningful engagement and advocacy of caregivers and communities, improve communication about Black student success and provide guidance with system navigation.
Location: 2239 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2P7
Office phone number: (416) 396-2351
Email: cebsa@tdsb.on.ca